CVE-2022-22268 — Improper Authorization in Mobile Devices

CWE-285 — Improper AuthorizationCWE-552 — Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties3 documents3 sources
Severity
6.1MEDIUMNVD
EPSS
0.0%
top 94.96%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
2
Samsung Mobile DevicesGoogle Android
Timeline
PublishedJan 10
Latest updateJan 11

Description

Incorrect implementation of Knox Guard prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows physically proximate attackers to temporary unlock the Knox Guard via Samsung DeX mode.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitability: 0.9 | Impact: 5.2

Affected Packages2 packages

▶CVEListV5samsung_mobile/samsung_mobile_devicesP(9.0), Q(10.0), R(11.0), S(12.0) — SMR Jan-2022 Release 1
▶NVDgoogle/android4 versions+3

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
GHSA
GHSA-xfp7-wvx8-2cw8: Incorrect implementation of Knox Guard prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows physically proximate attackers to temporary unlock the Knox Guard via Sa↗2022-01-11
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CVEList
CVE-2022-22268: Incorrect implementation of Knox Guard prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows physically proximate attackers to temporary unlock the Knox Guard via Sa↗2022-01-07
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